As a farmer, family-business owner, and attorney, Jason Minard has a unique perspective on the hemp industry. Last year he joined the Hempire State Growers, a co-op growing 10 acres of high-CBD hemp, and was named their in-house counsel.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss what businesses need to do to safeguard their operation legally, how inconsistent regulations are providing roadblocks to the market, selling flower to the consumer, and more.